Strong’s G1606

ἐκπνέω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

ekpneó

Pronunciation

ek-pneh'-o

Definition

To breathe out, to expire

Meaning

(lit: I breathe out), I breathe my last, expire.

Usage

The verb "ekpneó" is used in the New Testament to describe the act of breathing one's last breath, or dying. It is a term that conveys the finality of life, often used in the context of Jesus' crucifixion and the death of martyrs. The word emphasizes the physical act of expiring, highlighting the moment of death.

Bible references

Mark 15:37;Mark 15:39;Luke 23:46